In the meantime, the family has received an unexpected influx of generosity from strangers across the country who are trying to get little Journi in a safe home.

In just 2 days, the GoFundMe page raised a whopping $15,000, far surpassing its goal of $2,000–and a little over two weeks later, that amount has nearly doubled.

Journi’s parents are eternally grateful for the overwhelming flood of support they’ve received since the incident, allowing them to keep their focus on getting their baby girl back to full health.

“We are just taking it one day at a time,” said Sam. “My focus is getting my daughter back to full strength and making sure her scars and everything is healed so she can live the rest of her life beautiful.”

“Even though she hadn’t fully healed with prayer and patience she will get better,” Journi’s grandma, Michelle Straughter, wrote on the GoFundMe page. “Thanks to all who donated to the go fund me page. We understand that you may not have it to give but your prayers is good enough.”

Please join us in praying for sweet Journi’s speedy recovery. If you feel led to support this family financially, you may donate to their GoFundMe here.